Research Farm Manager

Rodale Institute

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03/29/2019

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Rodale Institute in Kutztown, PA is seeking a Research Farm Manager. The position is responsible for all farm operations: including short- and long-term planning and daily operations. The Research Farm Manager also supports activities with the education, communications and development teams forming a strong link between the farm activities and the mission of the institute to have impact.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for day to day activities of the farm operations department. (this includes all greenhouse, field, crop and livestock areas for research and production)

Work with the research team to bring a “farmer” component to all research field plot designs.

Create and manage several farm operation annual budgets for each affiliated farm location, including our main campus.

Ability to participate in research projects; testing, gathering and compiling data.

Work with external contractors for equipment and facility services.

Assist in preparing and giving oral presentations to scientific communities, governmental decision-makers, private environmental groups, farmers and any other individuals or groups as necessary both on and off site.

Perform other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

5 or more years’ experience in organic production and/or managing a (research) farm.